Regimental number | 2911 |
Place of birth | Waratah New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Glazier |
Address | King Island, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Taylor-Vernon, King Island, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of YPRES on 20/21st September, 1917, Sgt. TAYLOR-VERNON acted as Platoon Commander. By his great courage and personal example he kept his men in cheerful spirits throughout the whole operations. He also took charge of another platoon whose Officer had become a casualty, reorganised same and materially assisted in the consolidation of the position. During heavy enemy barrage on the night of 21st September, by conspicuous gallantry and disregard of personal safety, he got all his men under good cover, thus avoiding many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |